Ferrell plays the stepfather of Wahlberg's two biological children. Between the two of them, they have enough territorial insecurities to fill — well, a two-hour movie. When Brad (Ferrell) and Dusty (Wahlberg) finally meet, they engage in an immediate battle for custody that is anything but subtle.

Both dads have things going for them: Brad is kind and stable. Dusty has an obvious bond with the kids and, despite his tough exterior, seems to truly value his family. So obviously, they have to compete, bribing the children for their affection.

The film looks superficially silly, but Ferrell and Wahlberg — who previously costarred in The Other Guys — are good foils for one another. The cast is rounded out by Thomas Haden Church, Hannibal Buress, Paul Scheer and Linda Cardellini, with directors Sean Anders and John Morris (Hot Tub Time Machine) at the helm.

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